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EPISODE · Aug 20, 2025 · 34 MIN

Hebrews 10:26-31 || Sinners in the Hands of a Merciful God

from The Dwelling Richly Podcast · host Jennifer Richmond

What if the scariest words in Hebrews are actually an act of mercy? “If we go on sinning deliberately…” (Hebrews 10:26–31) can sound like doom, but this passage is a loving shout of “Stop!” to hearts drifting toward an eyes-wide-open rejection of Jesus. In this message, we unpack what “sinning deliberately” really means (and what it doesn’t), why phrases like “trampled the Son of God” and “outraged the Spirit of grace” are so strong, and how this warning comforts the worried, confronts the casual, and equips the faithful. You’ll see the difference between a weak struggler who stumbles yet repents and a willful heart that treats the cross as common. You’ll also hear why this is not about losing salvation, but about refusing the only sacrifice that saves and why the “hands of the living God” are fierce with justice and fierce with grace. Come be sobered, steadied, and invited back to Jesus, His people, and a holy, hopeful life. 👉 Subscribe for more in-depth Bible teaching🔔 Turn on notifications so you don’t miss new content 🙋🏻‍♀️Looking for a speaker? Details here: https://www.jennifergrichmond.com/speaking/ 🔗 Helpful Links: Read: "Your Greatest Need" Read: "So Glad You Asked: Can You Lose Your Salvation?" Read: "When God Says, "I Will" 💬 Let’s stay connected! Share your thoughts in the comments. Contact Info: https://www.jennifergrichmond.com/contact/ MY CHURCH: La Mirada Church, https://www.lamiradachurch.com/ RESOURCES YOU'LL LOVE! - Follow on... FACEBOOK -- https://www.facebook.com/dwellingrichlypodcast PODCAST -- https://dwellingrichly.podbean.com/ #DwellingRichly #biblestudy #HowToStudyTheBible ©Jennifer G. Richmond, 2025

What if the scariest words in Hebrews are actually an act of mercy? “If we go on sinning deliberately…” (Hebrews 10:26–31) can sound like doom, but this passage is a loving shout of “Stop!” to hearts drifting toward an eyes-wide-open rejection of Jesus. In this message, we unpack what “sinning deliberately” really means (and what it doesn’t), why phrases like “trampled the Son of God” and “outraged the Spirit of grace” are so strong, and how this warning comforts the worried, confronts the casual, and equips the faithful. You’ll see the difference between a weak struggler who stumbles yet repents and a willful heart that treats the cross as common. You’ll also hear why this is not about losing salvation, but about refusing the only sacrifice that saves and why the “hands of the living God” are fierce with justice and fierce with grace. Come be sobered, steadied, and invited back to Jesus, His people, and a holy, hopeful life. 👉 Subscribe for more in-depth Bible teaching🔔 Turn on notifications so you don’t miss new content🙋🏻‍♀️Looking for a speaker? Details here: https://www.jennifergrichmond.com/speaking/ 🔗 Helpful Links: Read: "Your Greatest Need" Read: "So Glad You Asked: Can You Lose Your Salvation?" Read: "When God Says, "I Will" 💬 Let’s stay connected! Share your thoughts in the comments. Contact Info: https://www.jennifergrichmond.com/contact/ MY CHURCH: La Mirada Church, https://www.lamiradachurch.com/ RESOURCES YOU'LL LOVE! - Follow on...FACEBOOK -- https://www.facebook.com/dwellingrichlypodcastPODCAST -- https://dwellingrichly.podbean.com/#DwellingRichly #biblestudy #HowToStudyTheBible©Jennifer G. Richmond, 2025

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What if the scariest words in Hebrews are actually an act of mercy? “If we go on sinning deliberately…” (Hebrews 10:26–31) can sound like doom, but this passage is a loving shout of “Stop!” to hearts drifting toward an eyes-wide-open rejection of...

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